Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) If a person pays a fee under the Act by cheque and the cheque is not met on presentation—
(a) the person is liable for any charge imposed by a bank because the cheque is not met as well as the amount of the cheque; and
(b) the registrar may suspend the benefit paid for by that cheque until it is met.
(2) The registrar may waive liability under subsection (1) (a) for payment of the bank charge in cases of hardship.
(3) In this section:
"benefit "means any service under the Act for which a fee is payable and includes a registration, renewal, licence or permit.